Finding a Site
Looking for a new site to expand or relocate your business? Go to Find a Site.
Permits, Licences & Regulations
Operating a business in the City of North Vancouver:
- If you are renovating or moving into a new space in the City, you may need to apply for a Building & Development Permit (types of permits include Building, Electrical, Plumbing, and Sign Permits)
- The City has several Bylaws, Policies and Guidelines that regulate specific types of businesses and help inform business owners about their responsibilities. Visit the City’s website for a complete list of Bylaws.
Operating a business in the District of North Vancouver:
- If you are renovating or moving into a new space in the District, you may need to apply for a Building or Building-related (Trade) Permit (types of permits include Building, Electrical, Plumbing, and Sign Permits)
- The District has several Bylaws, Policies and Guidelines that regulate specific types of businesses and help inform business owners about their responsibilities. Visit the District’s website for a complete list of Bylaws and Policies.
Funding
- City of North Vancouver Living City Grants. An annual granting program that provides funding opportunities for small-scale, community-based parks and environmental initiatives.
- City of North Vancouver Community Grants – Grants that help non-profit organizations deliver services that reduce social, economic or physical disadvantage and improve the quality of life for residents in the community.
- District of North Vancouver Community Grants – Grants that support not-for-profit organizations that deliver services that reduce social, economic, or physical disadvantages, or improve the quality of life for residents.
- CharityVillage Funder Database – A comprehensive online resource of corporate, independent, government and international funders for not-for-profit organizations.
Advocacy, Associations & Industry Peers
- CharityVillage – This website has become the Canadian non-profit sector’s largest and most popular online resource for recruiting, news and how-to information.
- WorkinNonProfits.ca – This website connects non-profits across Canada with job seekers as well as suppliers of services and products.